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abuse

[uh-byooz, uh-byoos] / əˈbyuz, əˈbyus /










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He railed against the city’s challenges with public safety, potholes, and the abuse of dogs on Skid Row.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron has said protecting children from artificial intelligence and digital abuse will be among his priorities when he hosts next week’s Group of Seven summit in the Alps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“It’s an abuse, a lack of respect,” said Ruano Ortega, spokesperson for the box owners’ association.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Eshghi is campaigning for a change in the law around sentencing guidelines for historical child abuse cases.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Consider now another true story of a real-estate agent’s information abuse.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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